On November 3, 1998, the voters of California approved Proposition 1, which amends Section 2 of Article XIII of the California Constitution by adding subdivision (i). This amendment allows property…

Proposition 13 Taxable Value Generally Proposition 13 was adopted by California voters in 1978, and changed the definition of taxable value for all real property in the state. Taxable value…

Savings for Seniors on Replacement Home You may be eligible to transfer your Prop 13 value to another property in CA. Homeowners' Exemptions If you owned and occupied your principal place of…

Assessor Department Contact Information Assessor Department Main Line Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 714-834-2727 Address…

If It Flies, It May Be Subject To Property TaxesThis category of property includes hot air balloons, commercial aircraft, and everything in between.In Orange County, approximately 1,000 aircraft are…

Current Charges For Assessor Roll ProductsNew! The Assessor Department will now accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover without any service fees in-person at the Public Service Counter. See here for…

Transferring Base Year Value Generally An eligible homeowner may transfer the taxable value of their home to a replacement property anywhere within California up to three times. Filing a form is…

The benefit of a Homeowners' Exemption:A Homeowners' Exemption will save you at least $70 per year in property taxes, by exempting $7,000 of your property's value from taxation. For…

Business Personal Property Tangible property owned, claimed, possessed or controlled in the conduct of a profession, trade or business may be subject to property taxes. Commercial &…

Property Tax Assistance For Blind, Disabled or Senior CitizensThe State of California administers two programs to assist low-income blind, disabled or senior citizens pay property taxes. The…